After flying high against Tattnall Square Academy last Tuesday, Mount de Sales Academy came back down to earth. The Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers fell 3-1 to the Stratford Academy Eagles on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cavaliers of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Mount de Sales Academy started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 14-25, 25-14, 25-17, 25-19.
When it comes to explaining why Mount de Sales Academy lost, don't look at Marie Tan. Despite the final result, she had 24 digs. Tan has been hot recently, having posted 13 or more digs the last seven times she's played.
Stratford Academy found their leader in underclassman Bea Leary, who had 16 digs. Those 16 digs set a new season-high mark for Leary.
Mount de Sales Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for Stratford Academy, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-7.
Mount de Sales Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-0 win against First Presbyterian Day on the 26th. Stratford Academy has also already played their next game, a 3-0 victory against Tattnall Square Academy on the 25th.
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